thorn
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They eventually suspected that Masaya had a persistent abscess, possibly caused by an old injury from a thorn.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Brazil has in fact become a thorn in the side—and a problem—for U.S. foreign policy,” said Rafael Cortez, a political scientist at São Paulo-based consulting firm Tendências.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Quill & Arrow, a personal injury firm that represents drivers suing over so-called “lemons” — vehicles with significant, unfixable manufacturing flaws — has long been a thorn in the side of Ford.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
While the two countries are quick to talk up their friendship, North Korea's commitment to its nuclear programme has been a thorn in the relationship.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
“I think I’ve got a thorn in it.”
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
Some have been more successful at that than others, and at times attorneys general on both sides of the aisle have been thorns in the side of the presidents they serve.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
“May this persecution, like the thorns that afflicted Paul, sharpen our courage and make our faith as solid as a rock.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
You’re taking a promenade in a rose garden filled with thorns — forgive my “Bridgerton” evocation.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 6, 2026
Its poisonous thorns also injure livestock, leaving them too weak to roam for food, he added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
“I found a branch with the thorns smoothed off. I pushed it back, and found...”
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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